French Expression · Intermediate
bête de scène
showman
Pronunciation: /bɛt də sɛn/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "showman".
Example
Conscient d’avoir entre les mains une bête de scène, Ike Turner transforme son groupe en une machine de guerre. L’orchestre est rebaptisé The Ike & Tina Turner Revue.
Aware that he had a showman on his hands, Ike Turner transformed his band into a war machine. The band is renamed The Ike & Tina Turner Revue.
Practice tips
- Practice bête de scène out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.